Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-10-23

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

All have their own view point to answer this but from my prespective natural resource like plant and animals play a crucial role in our life .

first and formost being an human beign we need h2o to survive which is highly produce from natural plants.since ancient time people are preserving more plant to study about the medicinal herbs and other species by the assist of plants we can analysis numerous kind of natural herbs and artificial medicine for example yarsaghumba,tulasi etc which is highly known as medicinal herbs not only for the human beneficial purpose it also purse as the shelter and the meal of various kind of animals species so as much we can we need to preserve the plants.

furthermore concurrenlty we need a proper development to survive in a relief way for that purpose we need to invent numerous kind of gadgets big malls, hospitals and big favorites etc.so thinking about the sustainable purpose we can cut some trees which is harming the area by its big roots or its steam by cutting that trr we can use in a beneficial like establishing new markets areas or malls where people can get numerous number of jobs in addition the woods can utilise as the public place where individuals can take rest for a while.

at last if we got the great vison we can use the area for developing the into malls,hospitals etc without harming the trees so cutting trees can cause problem to a individuals . so as much we can we need to preserve it.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You express a view that plants and animals should be preserved, and you give relevant reasons, including plants’ medicinal value and their role as food and shelter for animals. However, the task asks you to discuss species loss alongside other important environmental problems. Your response mainly discusses plants, tree cutting and development; it does not clearly explain the loss of animal or plant species as a distinct problem, nor identify and discuss other environmental problems such as pollution or climate change. The position also shifts: you argue for preservation, then suggest cutting trees for development, before concluding that development should avoid harming them. To improve, address both views directly, explain each with a specific example, and state a consistent opinion.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

Your response has an introduction, two main paragraphs and a concluding paragraph, and expressions such as “furthermore” and “at last” signal stages in the discussion. However, the ideas do not progress clearly from the two views in the question to your own opinion. The second paragraph moves from development needs to cutting trees and then to jobs and public spaces, while the final paragraph reverses this by saying development can happen without harming trees. Some connections are also unclear, so the reader has to infer how the examples support your argument. Organise the essay around the task: one paragraph for species loss, one for other environmental problems, and a conclusion stating your view. Use linking phrases to show precise relationships between claims and examples.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You attempt vocabulary relevant to the topic, including “natural resource,” “medicinal herbs,” “sustainable purpose” and “preserve,” and you include examples such as tulsi and yarsagumba. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations make the meaning difficult to follow, for example “produce from natural plants,” “relief way,” “big favorites” and “purse as the shelter.” Spelling errors such as “prespective,” “concurrenlty” and “vison” are also noticeable. Aim for accurate, topic-specific phrases and check spelling carefully. For instance, you could refer to “medicinal plants,” “habitats for wildlife,” “economic development” and “the loss of biodiversity.” This would make your ideas clearer and more precise.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some longer sentences and use clauses to explain reasons, as in “since ancient time people are preserving more plant to study about the medicinal herbs.” However, complex sentences are often difficult to follow because of errors in sentence structure, verb forms, agreement, articles and punctuation. For example, “being an human beign we need h2o” needs a clearer opening clause and article, while “we can analysis” uses an incorrect verb form. Several sentences run together without full stops, and the final paragraph contains an incomplete construction: “we can use the area for developing the into malls.” Practise writing shorter, complete sentences first, then combine ideas with accurate subordinate clauses. Check subject–verb agreement, articles and sentence boundaries during revision.

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